October6-10

1. Begin new unit: How do effective authors create memorable short stories?

 * ==We'll think about what memorable stories we know and what makes them memorable.==
 * ==We'll look at __The Legend of Sleepy Hollow__ and complete some story study activities.==

***For each paragraph, write ONE of the following***

 * ===I don't understand why/what the author means by _===
 * ===a summary of that paragraph or restatement===
 * ===ask a question about what is happening or about a word or phrase that is being used===
 * ===make a specific comment about what is being said or described===

3. Story study groups on figurative language, details and conflict can share their information with the class.
==Read the next section of the story for tomorrow: 823 to the bottom of 824 - complete 5 think-a-loud entries on the yellow sticky tabs. ==

3. Story Study groups should continue to present their information.
===No School for students on Monday - BUT please finish reading the story AND be ready to answer this question Tuesday in class: What do YOU think happened to Ichabod Crane??? === ===You can join wikispaces for free and click HERE to post your answer!! ===